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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,237.25, 38,968.62 and 15,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,237.25, 38,968.62 and 15,662 is: 21,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,237.25 : 38,968.62 = 15,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,237.25/38,968.62 = 15,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,237.25x = 38,968.62 × 15,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,237.25x = 610,326,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,326,526.44/28,237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.23

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